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009054 Tyne Bridge Restoration - Paint Inspection

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 06:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "009054 Tyne Bridge Restoration - Paint Inspection" contract was conducted by Newcastle City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This contracting process falls under the services category, specifically involving structural engineering consultancy services, and encompasses the location with region code UKC22. The procurement method used was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract has reached the award stage, with Newcastle City Council entering into a contract with SAFINAH LIMITED. The contract was signed on 15th April 2025, is active from 7th May 2025, and will conclude on 31st May 2026. The total contract value is £114,144 GBP.

This tender opportunity opens pathways for businesses in the structural engineering and specialist paint systems sector to expand their portfolio by participating in prestigious projects like the Tyne Bridge restoration. Companies adept at providing specialised services for steelwork preparation and paint application would be particularly well-suited to such opportunities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer these specialised consulting services could effectively leverage this contract to establish or grow their market presence, especially in public infrastructure projects managed by local government bodies such as Newcastle City Council.

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Notice Title

009054 Tyne Bridge Restoration - Paint Inspection

Notice Description

Specialist preparation of the existing steelwork to receive the new paint systems and the application of specialist paint systems for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029341-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,144 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFINAH

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